Central Sterile Service Technician II - Certified

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Certified Central Sterile Service Technician II at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. This is a full-time second-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The technician decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes, and prepares surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies used in patient care. The position operates and maintains sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards, examines medical equipment for defects, and reports faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
• At least 1 year of CSS, sterilization, and/or central sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and prepare surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies used in patient care.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards.
• Examine medical equipment for defects and report faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Emergency backup care
• Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student debt pay down up to $10,000
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED